I recently came across the 2018 anime series Violet Evergarden by Kyoto Animation (KyoAni). This may be the first time where a top 10 list about characters got me to really, really think about life.

The show's on Netflix, with a solid English language version. This is the best anime from KyoAni I've seen. I'm a little reluctant to give out spoilers, so I'll just mug the summary from MyAnimeList:

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The Great War finally came to an end after four long years of conflict; fractured in two, the continent of Telesis slowly began to flourish once again. Caught up in the bloodshed was Violet Evergarden, a young girl raised for the sole purpose of decimating enemy lines. Hospitalized and maimed in a bloody skirmish during the War's final leg, she was left with only words from the person she held dearest, but with no understanding of their meaning.

Recovering from her wounds, Violet starts a new life working at CH Postal Services after a falling out with her new intended guardian family. There, she witnesses by pure chance the work of an "Auto Memory Doll," amanuenses that transcribe people's thoughts and feelings into words on paper. Moved by the notion, Violet begins work as an Auto Memory Doll, a trade that will take her on an adventure, one that will reshape the lives of her clients and hopefully lead to self-discovery.

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I'm still processing the series, and I get a lot of value from other perspectives. It occurred to me that some of the fans of Eyrie either may have watched it, or would enjoy it a lot. If either is the case, what are your thoughts on the story?